Inouye Abandons Lieberman

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Inouye Abandons Lieberman

By ANDREW MIGA,

The Associated Press
Aug 29, 2006 8:23 PM (1 hr 21 mins ago)
Current rank: # 95 of 5,513 articles

WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye said Tuesday he is supporting Ned Lamont over Sen. Joe Lieberman because of the Connecticut lawmaker's contention that the Democratic Party doesn't stand for mainstream America.

Inouye, who campaigned in Connecticut for Lieberman prior to the Aug. 8 primary, issued a statement endorsing Lamont and citing Lieberman's recent criticism of the party. Lamont upset Lieberman in the Democratic primary and the three-term senator is running as an independent in hopes of holding his seat.

"After the primary, Senator Inouye was most disappointed and unhappy when Senator Lieberman remarked that the Democratic Party no longer represented the mainstream of America, and that the Democratic Party had lost its values," the eight-term Hawaii senator said in the statement.

Inouye is the latest prominent Democrat to rally behind Lamont, a political newcomer whose anti-war views helped him topple Lieberman, a staunch supporter of the war.

"Senator Inouye tried his best to help ensure a victory by Senate Lieberman in Connecticut's Democratic primary," the statement said, referring to the earlier campaign appearance. "Unfortunately, that did not happen."

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[Mayberry Machiavelli]

1. This must have JUST happened because there were letters to the editor

in the Honolulu papers this weekend expressing dismay with Inouye for supporting Lieberman.

[panader0]

2. As an ex-resident and hi-school grad of Hawaii, I used to like Inouye

His patriotism and service in the 442nd in Italy seemed to make Daniel Inouye a great politician. But lately he hasn't sensed the direction of our party. He's old, so I give him some slack, but c'mon Dan, campaigning for Joe???

[filer]

3. I'd say it's about damn time!

I'm sorry he was misguided. I'm glad he's seen the light. Democrats should support Democrats. Joe isn't one.

[leesa]

4. Good. They're starting to abandon GOP Joe.

[opihimoimoi]

5. I hope so....cause Joe , in fact, has abandoned the Democratic Party